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ENHANCED STATE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

STATE OF FLORIDA

2018

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

Under Section 322 of the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) enacted under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K), the State of Florida is required to have a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-approved hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible for federal hazard mitigation funding The purpose of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) is to reduce death, injuries, and property losses caused by natural hazards in Florida The 2018 Plan identifies hazards based on the history of disasters within the state and lists goals, objectives, strategies, and actions for reducing future losses Implementation of planned, pre-identified, and cost-effective mitigation measures not only helps to reduce losses to lives, property, and the environment but it also streamlines the disaster recovery process Hazard mitigation is most effective when based on an inclusive, comprehensive, long-term plan that is developed before a disaster occurs

The SHMP serves several purposes; including providing an explanation of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau and the strategies the State uses to implement an effective comprehensive statewide hazard mitigation plan Plans are coordinated through appropriate state, local, and regional agencies, as well as non-governmental interest groups This 2018 Plan, and its future revisions, will provide guidance in merging the planning efforts of all state agencies, local governments, the private sector, and non-profit organizations into one viable, comprehensive, and statewide mitigation program

The scope of the SHMP is broad The plan explains the way in which the Mitigation Bureau administers the Mitigation programs within the state, both within the Mitigation Bureau, and externally with other state and local agencies Additionally, as required by statute, the Risk Assessment portion of the SHMP identifies natural hazards, as well as technological and human-caused hazards The Risk Assessment portion analyzes vulnerability of the State in terms of jurisdictions (counties), and in terms of state agency facilities across Florida

The 2018 SHMP demonstrates that:

 The State has developed a comprehensive mitigation program

 The State effectively uses available mitigation funding

 The State is capable of managing all funding, including that which results from achieving enhanced status

Florida is vulnerable to both natural hazards and technological and human-caused hazards The most common hazards to Florida are wildfires and floods; however, hurricanes have historically inflicted catastrophic destruction Florida has had 69 Major Disaster Declarations from 1953 when these federal declarations began, through 2016 Below is a chart demonstrating the types of disasters that have received a Major Disaster Declaration, by type, from 1953 until 2016

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Figure 1 – Major Disaster Declarations, by type, in Florida from 1953 – 2016

Florida first received Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding in 1993 Florida has received a total of $867,038,534 in HMGP funding from 1998 to 2016.1 From 1998 until 2005, Florida received 15%

of the 90-day Recovery cost estimates after federally declared disasters In 2007, Florida began to receive 20% of the 90-day Recovery cost estimates because of the Enhanced status of the SHMP Florida strives

to maintain the Enhanced status to continue receiving the extra 5% in HMGP funding because the state recognizes the significant value to mitigation within the state The additional 5% for HMGP funding from

2007 to 2016 has resulted in an extra $52,863,689 in HMGP funding

Planning Process and Maintenance

In accordance with 44 CFR 201.4, Florida originally developed the SHMP and it was approved by FEMA in

2004 The plan was continually updated in 2007, 2010, and 2013 In 2014, FEMA extended the update cycle from three years to five years so the 2013 plan that was valid until 2016 was extended until 2018 The updates for 2018 began in mid-2016

The Mitigation Planning Unit has been responsible for updating the SHMP in the past Additionally, the Mitigation Planning Unit coordinated the SHMPAT group, which assisted with updating and approving the plan The SHMPAT group was formed several years ago and included state partners Each update cycle, new members have been engaged and added, including federal, local, non-profit, and private sector partners

The 2018 SHMP update began in mid-2016 when the Mitigation Planning Unit conducted an in-depth review of the 2013 SHMP and the 2016 FEMA State Mitigation Plan Review Guide When the plan update

1 Records of HMGP funding from 1993 – 1997 were unavailable

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began, the SHMPAT was used as it had been in the past, as a resource for the Mitigation Planning Unit to assist with and approve updates and changes

In 2017, Chapter 252.3655 went into effect, which mandates an interagency workgroup to share information on the current and potential impacts of natural hazards throughout the state, coordinating the ongoing efforts of state agencies in addressing the impacts of natural hazards, and collaborating on statewide initiatives to address the impacts of natural hazards More information about this workgroup

can be found in the Planning Process and Plan Maintenance Section

After the creation of the group discussed above, the Mitigation Bureau decided to combine it with two other similar statewide mitigation groups: the SHMPAT and the Florida Silver Jackets team The new group was named Mitigate FL Therefore, one purpose of the Mitigate FL group is to bring together a cross-section of representatives from various sectors to assist the Mitigation Planning Unit with evaluating, revising, and otherwise maintaining the State's Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan This group includes members from state agencies, local governments, regional planning councils, universities, non-profit organizations, FEMA, and other federal agencies As these members work together, they gain and share valuable insight into how the plan may be integrated into their respective hazard mitigation planning processes As they return to their communities or organizations, they bring with them plan knowledge and tools to update their own plans

After the 2018 Enhanced SHMP underwent final revisions, and the plan was completed to the satisfaction

of the State Hazard Mitigation Office (SHMO), the FDEM Mitigation Bureau, and the Mitigate FL group, the plan was officially adopted by the State of Florida via a memorandum signed by the Director of FDEM

as the Governor’s Authorized Representative After adoption, the plan was submitted to FEMA for approval The 2018 Enhanced SHMP update was submitted on 02/23/2018 and approved on 06/11/2018 The plan will be in effect from August 24, 2018 until August 23, 2023

Risk Assessment

The risk assessment for the State of Florida Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) provides the factual basis for developing a mitigation strategy for the state This section profiles the natural, human-caused, and technological hazards that could possibly affect the state This risk assessment is used not only for the SHMP, but also is the basis for the Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) Each natural hazard profile includes a discussion of the geographic areas affected, the historical occurrences in the state, an impact analysis, the probability, and the vulnerability and loss estimation by county and of state facilities, and a discussion of overall vulnerability Alternatively, the human-caused and technological hazards include similar topics of discussion, but not all aspects are able to be quantified This is because of the limited data available and the imprecise nature of the human-caused and technological hazards

The risk assessment identifies 21 hazards based on an analysis of federal risk assessment guidance, analysis of the 67 Florida county LMS plans, examination of past disasters, and other research The 21 hazards include:

 Flood

 Tropical Cyclones

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 Hazardous Materials Incident

 Space Weather Incident

 Radiological Incident

 Terrorism

 Agricultural Disruption

 Biological Incident

 Mass Migration Incident

 Civil Disturbance Incident

State Mitigation Strategy

The State of Florida Enhanced SHMP Mitigation Strategy is to:

Reduce the impacts of all hazards within the State of Florida through effective

administration of all mitigation grant programs and a coordinated approach to mitigation

planning and floodplain management through federal, state, regional, and local

initiatives

This mission also serves as the FDEM Mitigation Bureau mission and is the mission of the Mitigate FL interagency group

Additionally, the Mitigation Bureau has a vision to:

Make Florida a hazard resilient and resistant state

The SHMP State Mitigation Strategy details goals and objectives for achieving loss reduction in Florida The goals and objectives are listed below

Goal 1: Implement an effective comprehensive statewide hazard mitigation plan

 Objective 1.1: Provide training opportunities and encourage staff to pursue professional development

 Objective 1.2: Pursue methodologies that will enhance mitigation successes

 Objective 1.3: Integrate mitigation practices throughout all state plans, programs, and policies

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Goal 2: Support local and regional mitigation strategies

 Objective 2.1: Maintain up-to-date risk assessment information in coordination with local communities

 Objective 2.2: Assist in integrating hazard mitigation concepts into other local and regional planning efforts such as comprehensive plans, local mitigation strategies, and comprehensive emergency management plans

 Objective 2.3: Ensure that all communities are aware of available mitigation funding sources and cycles

 Objective 2.4: Assist in the integration of climate change and sea level rise research into state, local and regional planning efforts

 Objective 2.5: Conduct all possible actions to mitigate severe repetitive loss properties

Goal 3: Increase public and private sector awareness and support for hazard mitigation in Florida

 Objective 3.1: Work with other state and regional entities to incorporate mitigation concepts and information into their outreach efforts

 Objective 3.2: Educate Florida's private sector about mitigation concepts and opportunities

 Objective 3.3: Develop and integrate hazard mitigation curriculum into higher education

 Objective 3.4: Educate state risk management entities on mitigation incentives

 Objective 3.5: Support hazard mitigation research and development

Goal 4: Support mitigation initiatives and policies that protect the state’s cultural, economic, and natural resources

 Objective 4.1: Support land acquisition programs that reduce or eliminate potential future losses due to natural hazards and that are compatible with the protection of natural or cultural resources

 Objective 4.2: Support restoration and conservation of natural resources wherever possible

 Objective 4.3 Seek mitigation opportunities that reduce economic losses and promote responsible economic growth

 Objective 4.4: Retrofit existing state-owned facilities

 Objective 4.5: Participate in climate change and sea level rise research that will further the state and local government’s ability to plan for and mitigate the impacts of future vulnerability

 Objective 4.6: Coordinate effective partnerships between state agencies for floodplain management

Many departments, agencies, and private organizations perform roles valuable to state government disaster mitigation and resistance efforts Some seemingly unrelated programs are often complimentary

to reducing the human and economic cost of disasters It is a goal of the Mitigate FL Team and the State

of Florida to educate its citizens (both public and private sectors) on the importance of mitigation The state continually reaches out to residents and business groups concerning mitigation best practices, tips and how-to’s Training and education are essential to Florida’s ability to respond to hazards and must remain a priority within the constraints of lower budgets Public education reduces the burden on the

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state by increasing citizen capacity The agency capability assessments included in this plan demonstrate Florida’s comprehensive ability to mitigate hazards and guide development in hazard prone areas in accordance with policies and goals

Local governments have policies, programs and capabilities designed to help mitigate the impacts of hazard events to their jurisdictions Each community has its own policies, programs, and capabilities These depend on factors such as the size of the geographic area, its population, or the amount of funding available through local resources Regardless of size or wealth, each community has a unique core set of policies, programs and capabilities at its disposal related to hazard reduction and mitigation including building codes, land use plans, and regulations, which are discussed in this section

FDEM has completed a general analysis of existing Local Mitigation Strategies (LMS) to evaluate locally identified policies, programs, and capabilities to maintain and support hazard mitigation planning activities This analysis is based upon local evaluations of the effectiveness of the identified programs and their accompanying policies within their communities

There are 67 counties in Florida, all of which have a multi-jurisdictional, multi-hazard LMS FDEM’s Mitigation Planning Unit thoroughly reviews these plans and works closely with the counties to assure that all criteria, including regulations and recommended best practices are met in their LMS Florida is one

of only two states in the nation given authority to review and approve LMS plans Below is a figure showing the expiration date of all currently approved LMS plans in Florida

Figure 2 – Local Mitigation Strategy Expiration Dates

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Funding and Projects

The state uses a variety of programs and funds to achieve its mitigation goals, including federal grant programs such as HMGP, Pre Disaster Mitigation (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and the state grant Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP) Various grants and programs are discussed throughout this section

FDEM’s Mitigation Bureau has a strong grant management and project implementation program, which

is described in this section Steps in the grant management and project implementation process include Application, Engineering, and Environmental Reviews; Benefit-Cost Analyses; Financial Reporting; Closeout Processes; and Recording Performance

Appendices

Many documents are included with the SHMP as appendices These appendices are referenced throughout the plan and support the plan and the FDEM Mitigation Bureau program

 Appendix A: 2018 Revisions Log

 Appendix B: Governing Policies

 Appendix C: Planning Process Documentation

 Appendix D: Hazard Summary Matrices

 Appendix E: Risk Assessment Tables

 Appendix F: NFIP Policy Statistics

 Appendix G: Wildfire Mitigation Plan Annex

 Appendix H: Sinkhole Report

 Appendix I: Critically Eroded Beaches in Florida

 Appendix J: HMGP Administration Plan

 Appendix K: LMS Update Cycle AAR

 Appendix L: Outreach Record

 Appendix M: State Managed Projects

 Appendix N: Loss Avoidance Reports Tropical Storm Debby

 Appendix O: Loss Avoidance Reports Florida Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

 Appendix P: Home Hardening Matters

 Appendix Q: Loss Avoidance Report Hurricane Hermine

 Appendix R: Loss Avoidance Report Hurricane Matthew

 Appendix S: Adoption Documentation

 Appendix T: Annual Updates

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

Introduction 2

Planning Process and Maintenance 3

Risk Assessment 4

State Mitigation Strategy 5

Funding and Projects 8

Appendices 8

INTRODUCTION 12

Purpose 12

What is hazard mitigation? 13

Regulations 14

Assurances 15

State Profile 15

Results of Enhanced SHMP & Florida’s Mitigation Program 22

Outline of SHMP 23

PLANNING PROCESS AND PLAN MAINTENANCE SECTION 26

History of the Florida SHMP 26

2018 Update 27

Mitigate FL Meetings 30

Plan Integration 30

Adoption and Approval 32

Plan Maintenance 32

STATE MITIGATION STRATEGY SECTION 36

Mitigation Strategy 37

Goals and Objectives 37

State Agency Capability Assessment 38

Non-Governmental Agency Capability Assessment 74

Local Policies and Programs Capability Assessment 81

Coordination of the Local Mitigation Program and Local Plan Reviews 84

RISK ASSESSMENT SECTION 89

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Introduction 89

Flood Hazard Profile 98

Tropical Cyclone Hazard Profile 134

Severe Storm Hazard Profile 180

Wildfire Hazard Profile 202

Coastal Erosion Hazard Profile 217

Extreme Heat Hazard Profile 229

Drought Hazard Profile 238

Geological Event Hazard Profile 252

Winter Storm and Freeze Hazard Profile 264

Seismic Event Hazard Profile 279

Tsunami Hazard Profile 289

Transportation Incident Hazard Profile 296

Cyber Incident Hazard Profile 314

Hazardous Materials Incident Hazard Profile 328

Space Weather Hazard Profile 340

Radiological Incidents Hazard Profile 354

Terrorism Hazard Profile 367

Agricultural Disruption Hazard Profile 367

Biological Incident Hazard Profile 399

Mass Migration Hazard Profile 411

Civil Disturbance Hazard Profile 419

FUNDING AND PROJECTS 427

Introduction 427

Funding Source Identification and Usage 428

Project Implementation 448

* Appendices are included as separate documents from the SHMP

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Appendices

 Appendix G: Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex

 Appendix J: HMGP Administrative Plan

 Appendix K: LMS Update Cycle AAR

 Appendix N: Loss Avoidance Report Tropical Storm Debby

 Appendix O: Loss Avoidance Report Florida Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

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INTRODUCTION

State Hazard Mitigation Plan Requirements

S20 Did the state provide assurances? [44 CFR §201.4(c)(7)]

Purpose

Under Section 322 of the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) enacted under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K), the State of Florida is required to have a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-approved hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible for federal hazard mitigation funding The purpose of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) is to reduce death, injuries, and property losses caused by natural hazards in Florida The 2018 Plan identifies hazards based on the history of disasters within the state and lists goals, objectives, strategies, and actions for reducing future losses Implementation of planned, pre-identified, and cost-effective mitigation measures not only helps to reduce losses to lives, property, and the environment but it also streamlines the disaster recovery process Hazard mitigation is most effective when based on an inclusive, comprehensive, long-term plan that is developed before a disaster occurs

Section 322, along with other sections of DMA2K, provides an opportunity to reduce the nation's disaster losses through hazard mitigation The Stafford Act authorizes funding to be made available to states through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) after presidentially declared disasters In addition, the Stafford Act sets the requirements for state hazard mitigation plans and requires local jurisdictions to develop and adopt a local mitigation plan in order to receive federal funding for hazard mitigation too The DMA2K is implemented by the FEMA and requires that all mitigation plans, both at the state and local level, be maintained and updated periodically

According to the federal regulations outlined in DMA2K, state and local hazard mitigation plans are required to be updated and re-approved by FEMA every five years The Florida SHMP was originally developed and officially approved by FEMA on August 24, 2004 Since 2004, the SHMP has been updated and re-approved in 2007, 2010, and 2013 In 2014, FEMA extended the update requirement from every three years to every five years FEMA notified the State of Florida of this rule change and granted an extension for the 2013 Florida Enhanced SHMP so that instead of expiring in 2016, it expires in 2018 The SHMP serves several purposes; including providing an explanation of the Florida Mitigation Program and the strategies the State uses to implement an effective comprehensive statewide hazard mitigation plan Plans are coordinated through appropriate state, local, and regional agencies, as well as non-governmental interest groups This 2018 Plan, and its future revisions, will provide guidance in merging the planning efforts of all state agencies, local governments, the private sector, and non-profit organizations into one viable, comprehensive, and statewide mitigation program

The 2018 SHMP provides a framework that links pre- and post-disaster mitigation planning with both public and private interests The intent is to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster loss reduction This approach supports state administration of HMGP and the non-disaster programs such

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as the Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant program (PDM) and the Flood Mitigation Assistance program (FMA) The SHMP represents a clear State commitment to mitigation activities, comprehensive state mitigation planning, and improved state program management

The mission of the SHMP is to:

initiatives

This mission also serves as the SHMP Mitigation Strategy and is the mission of the Mitigate FL interagency group

The scope of the SHMP is broad The plan explains the way in which the Mitigation Bureau administers the Mitigation programs within the state, both within the Mitigation Bureau, and externally with other state agencies and with local agencies Additionally, as required by statute, the Risk Assessment portion

of the SHMP identifies natural hazards, as well as technological and human-caused hazards Furthermore, the Risk Assessment portion analyzes vulnerability of the State in terms of jurisdictions, (counties), and in terms of state agency facilities across Florida

The 2018 SHMP demonstrates that:

 The State has developed a comprehensive mitigation program

 The State effectively uses available mitigation funding

 The State is capable of managing all funding, including that which results from achieving enhanced status

What is hazard mitigation?

Hazard mitigation is defined as any action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from manmade or natural hazards A hazard is any event or condition with the potential to cause fatalities, injuries, property damage, infrastructure damage, agricultural loss, environmental damage, business interruption, or other structural or financial loss

Hazard mitigation aims to make human development and the natural environment safer and more resilient Hazard mitigation generally involves enhancing the built environment to significantly reduce risks and vulnerability to hazards Mitigation can also include removing the built environment from disaster prone areas and maintaining natural mitigating features, such as wetlands or floodplains Hazard mitigation makes it easier and less expensive to respond to and recover from disasters by breaking the damage and repair cycle

Examples of hazard mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, the following:

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o Development of mitigation standards, regulations, policies, and programs;

o Land use/zoning policies;

o Strong statewide building code and floodplain management regulations;

o Dam safety program, seawalls, and levee systems;

o Acquisition of flood prone and environmentally sensitive lands;

o Retrofitting/hardening/elevating structures and critical facilities;

o Relocation of structures, infrastructure, and facilities out of vulnerable areas;

o Public awareness/education campaigns; and

o Improvement of warning and evacuation systems

Benefits of hazard mitigation include, but are not limited to the following:

o Saving lives and protecting public health;

o Preventing or minimizing property damage;

o Minimizing social dislocation and stress;

o Reducing economic losses;

o Protecting and preserving infrastructure;

o Reducing legal liability of government and public officials; and

o Less expenditures on response and recovery efforts

In 2005, a study by the National Institute of Building Sciences reported to Congress that, on average, every dollar spent on mitigation yields four dollars in future benefits

Regulations

The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) became law October 30, 2000 The act amends the Robert

T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) (Public Law 93-288, as amended) Federal statutes and regulations applicable to State Mitigation Planning include the following:

 Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (42 U.S Code 5121)

 Stafford Act

o Title III – Major Disaster and Emergency Assistance Administration

 Section 322 – Mitigation Planning (42 U.S Code 5165)

 (a) Requirement of Mitigation Plan

 (c) State Plans

 (e) Increased Federal Share for Hazard Mitigation Measures

 Stafford Act

o Title IV – Major Disaster Assistance Programs

 Section 404 – Hazard Mitigation (42 U.S Code 5170(c))

 (c) Program Administration by States

 44 Code of Federal Regulations 201 – Mitigation Planning

o §201.4 Standard State Mitigation Plans

o §201.5 Enhanced State Mitigation Plans

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 4.1: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Consequence Analysis

The state also assures it will amend the Florida Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance to

44 CFR 13.11 (d) This includes amending the plan whenever necessary to reflect changes in state or Federal laws and statutes

State Profile

Florida is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, famous for its pristine beaches, palm trees, historic heritage, beautiful nature preserves, and unrivaled entertainment parks The state is culturally, ethnically, economically, ecologically, and politically diverse, with natural, human, and economic assets worthy of protection from all hazards A main attraction of the state is the temperate climate, which boasts an average annual high temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius), while the average annual low temperature remains a comfortable 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius)

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Three geographic land areas make up the Florida landscape; the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the East Gulf Coastal Plain, and the Florida Uplands

The Atlantic Coastal Plain completely covers the eastern part of Florida The landscape is low and level and varies from about 30 to 90 miles wide This includes most of southern Florida, 2,746 square miles, which is covered by the Big Cypress Swamp and the Florida Everglades To the south of the mainland, lie the Florida Keys curving out to sea about 150 miles in a southwesterly direction

The East Gulf Coastal Plain presents itself in two sections of Florida In southwestern Florida, the East Gulf Coastal Plain extends inland to cover parts of the Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades The East Gulf Coastal Plain is similar to the Atlantic Coastal Plain on the other side of the Florida peninsula Barrier islands run along the west coast of Florida and coastal swampland extends inland The northern section

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of the Florida Uplands that extends south into the peninsula, covers an area with a length of approximately

160 miles and a width of 100 miles This area extends from the north, south and to the east, to separate the two sections of the East Gulf Coastal Plain and to separate the East Gulf Coastal Plain from the Atlantic Coastal Plain

Population Demographics

As of the 2010 US Census, Florida was the fourth largest state by population with over 18 million residents The US Census 2016 estimates show that Florida has grown significantly in recent years and is now the third largest state by population, with well over 20 million residents

The state has 67 counties with varying size and population; the largest, by land area, being Palm Beach County at 2,578 square miles with 1.44 million residents, and Union County being the smallest, by land area, at 245 square miles with a population of 15,142 residents

Figure 4 – Social Vulnerability Map of Florida

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One vulnerability for Florida is the concentration of its population The state is home to four metropolitan areas with over one million residents, three of which are coastal cities, making them more vulnerable to certain hazards These four metropolitan areas and their populations are as follows:

 Miami: 6.1 million residents, (2016 estimates, Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties)

 Tampa: 3 million residents, (2016 estimates, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Pasco counties)

 Orlando: 2.4 million residents, (2016 estimates, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties)

 Jacksonville: 1.5 million residents, (2016 estimates, Duval, Clay, St Johns, Nassau, Baker counties) According to the University of Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research (2011), the population of Florida is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% between 2010 and 2030 resulting in a projected population of approximately 24 million people by the year 2030 As the population of Florida expands, the vulnerability of the state increases

Below are basic Florida demographics from the US Census Bureau

Table 1 – Florida Demographics23

2010 US Census population 18,801,310

2016 US Census population estimates 20,612,439

2016 Persons under 5 years 5.5%

2016 Persons under 18 years 20.1%

2016 Persons 65 years and over 19.9%

2016 Black or African American, alone 16.8%

2016 American Indian and Alaska Native, alone 0.5%

2016 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,

alone

0.1%

2016 Two or More Races 2.1%

2016 Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

2016 Not Hispanic or Latino 54.9%

2016 Foreign born persons 19.9%

Families and Living Arrangements Data

2 https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/FL/AFN120212#viewtop

3 http://edr.state.fl.us/Content/population-demographics/data/index-floridaproducts.cfm

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2016 Persons per household 2.64

2016 Language other than English spoken at

home by persons age 5 years and over

28.3%

2016 High school graduate or higher 87.2%

2016 Bachelor’s degree or higher 27.9%

Florida has a long history of conserving the natural lands that the state needs in order to preserve the ecosystems that create clean air, clean and sufficient water, and recreational opportunities for residents, visitors and future generations The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), through the Division of State Lands, manages one of the largest and most successful land conservation programs in the nation.4

With approximately 10.1 million acres in conservation land, the Division of State Lands assists landowners who want to sell land to the state, purchase land from the state or gain access to public lands As of February 2017, Florida has 4,043,348 acres of federal conservation lands, 4,882,099 in state conservation lands and 496,494 acres of local (county and municipal) conservation lands The majority of federal lands are managed by the USDA Forest Service and the National Park Service and the majority of state lands managed by the Florida Forest Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.5 The five Water Management Districts collectively manage 1,908,969 acres as well Below is a map of land use

in the state

4 https://floridadep.gov/lands

5 http://fnai.org/PDF/Maacres_201702_FCL_plus_LTF.pdf

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2016 In civilian labor force, total, of population age 16 years and over 58.5%

2016 In civilian labor force, female, of population age 16 years and over 54.3%

2012 Total accommodation and food service sales ($1000) $49,817,924

2012 Total retail sales ($1000) $273,867,145

2015 Total employer establishments 532,830

6 https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/FL/AFN120212#viewtop

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Florida’s top economic driver is tourism In 2015, the state attracted 106.6 million visitors who spent more than $108.8 billion and generated $11.3 billion in tax revenue in 2015.7 Florida’s reliance upon the tourism industry and the susceptibility of the tourism industry to hazards increases the vulnerability of the state

to those hazards

Florida is a major agricultural hub, with the industry playing a vital role in the state’s economy Florida’s tropical/subtropical climate provides a conducive environment for near year-round production of a variety of plant and animal agricultural commodities Florida farmers and ranchers produce hundreds of distinct commodities, all contributing to an agricultural industry which produced over $8.4 billion in 2014

Infrastructure

Florida has an extensive infrastructure system Within the state there are over 122,659 miles of highway, 273,000 miles of public roadways, 30 public transit systems, 3,000 miles of railroad track, 140 airports, 15 seaports, and 34,019 miles of pipelines to maintain and protect Florida also has a comprehensive education system with 158 colleges and universities and 4,200 public schools for K-12 With over 300 hospitals, government buildings and leases, and dozens of utility companies and services, Florida has a wide ranging list of critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure is essential to the state’s ability to provide assistance to its people and infrastructure such as transportation routes, utilities, government facilities, schools, and hospitals provide the state with the capacity to respond to disasters

Government (FDEM and Mitigation Bureau)

The State of Florida government is organized as shown below

 Florida Executive Office of the Governor

 Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives

 Florida Judicial Branch, including Circuit Courts and District Courts of Appeal

 34 State Agencies, including Florida Division of Emergency Management

 11 Regional Planning Councils and 5 Water Management Districts

 County Government, including Health Department Offices, Elections Supervisors, Property Appraisers, Tax Collectors, Sheriffs, Clerks of Court, and Veterans’ Service Offices

The Florida Division of Emergency Management, particularly the Mitigation Bureau is the foundation of the Florida Mitigation Strategy In 2017, Florida statute 252.3655 went into effect requiring the creation

of a natural hazards interagency workgroup

Past Disasters

Florida is vulnerable to both natural hazards and technological and human-caused hazards In the state of Florida, the most common hazards are wildfires and floods; however, hurricanes have historically inflicted catastrophic destruction Florida has had 69 Major Disaster Declarations from 1953 when these federal

7 http://www.visitfloridamediablog.com/home/florida-facts/research/ and

https://www.visitflorida.org/media/30679/florida-visitor-economic-impact-study.pdf

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declarations began through 2016 Below is a chart demonstrating the types of disasters that have received

a Major Disaster Declaration, by type, from 1953 until 2016

Figure 6 – Major Disaster Declarations, by type, in Florida, 1953 – 2016

Wildfires are not commonly declared as a major disaster declaration, but rather a Fire Management Assistance Declaration From 1953 through 2016, there have been 56 wildfires that have received the FM declaration Only one wildfire has received a major disaster declaration in Florida

Agricultural disruptions are also not commonly declared as a major disaster declaration, but as a Secretarial Disaster Declaration by the USDA The following data is the number of primary counties that were declared and the contiguous, or surrounding, counties that also declared from 2012 through 2017

 2012: 63 primary counties and 4 contiguous counties

Results of Enhanced SHMP & Florida’s Mitigation Program

In support of the Stafford Act and DMA2K, the 2018 SHMP update addresses all required elements in order to achieve Enhanced status Achieving Enhanced status means that states are able to successfully implement federal grant programs and have built successful mitigation programs Receiving Enhanced status provides states an additional 5% of recovery costs in HMGP funds when a major disaster is declared

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Florida first received HMGP funding in 1998 Florida has received a total of $867,038,534 in HMGP funding from 1998 to 2016 From 1998 until 2005, Florida received 15% of the 90-day Recovery cost estimates after federally declared disasters In 2007, Florida began to receive 20% of the 90-day Recovery cost estimates because of the Enhanced status of the SHMP Florida strives to maintain the Enhanced status

to continue receiving the extra 5% in HMGP funding because the state recognizes the significant value to mitigation within the state The additional 5% for HMGP funding from 2007 to 2016 has resulted in an extra $52,863,689 in HMGP funding

Additionally, FDEM conducts loss avoidance reports after each Major Disaster Declaration in the state This consists of evaluating the damages from a disaster, with and without a mitigation project, to determine if the mitigation project was successful in reducing losses FDEM believes this substantiates the need for mitigation, as well as prove that mitigation is successful in reducing losses Furthermore, loss avoidance reports prove that FDEM is capable of effectively managing federal mitigation grants More

information can be found in the State Mitigation Strategy Section and the Funding and Projects Section

Planning Process and Plan

Maintenance Section

The Planning Process and Plan Maintenance Section includes a brief history of the Florida Enhanced SHMP, as well as a narrative regarding the

2018 SHMP Update The section includes an explanation of the Mitigate

FL interagency group and Local and State Plan Integration Adoption and Approval process descriptions and documentation are also in this section Finally, there is a section regarding annual reviews and updates, as well as the five-year cycle plan updates

Risk Assessment Section

The Risk Assessment Section includes the hazard profiles, as well as the vulnerability and loss estimations for each of the eleven natural hazards:

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a description of the state and regional agency mitigation capabilities

Funding and Projects

Section

The Funding and Projects Section discusses how the Mitigation Bureau conducts project management, including financial aspects, of federal grant projects There is also a discussion of exemplary mitigation projects

in Florida in this section

Appendices

The Appendices are documents that are referenced throughout the SHMP and include:

 Appendix G: Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex

 Appendix J: HMGP Administration Plan

 Appendix K: LMS Update Cycle After Action Report

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 Appendix N: Loss Avoidance Report Tropical Storm Debby

 Appendix O: Loss Avoidance Report Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

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PLANNING PROCESS AND PLAN MAINTENANCE SECTION

S1 Does the plan describe the planning process used to develop the plan? [44 CFR §§201.4(b) and (c)(1)]

S2 Does the plan describe how the state coordinated with other agencies and stakeholders? [44 CFR

History of the Florida SHMP

In accordance with 44 CFR 201.4, Florida originally developed the SHMP which was approved by FEMA in

2004 The plan was continually updated in 2007, 2010, and 2013 In 2014, FEMA extended the update cycle from three years to five years, extending the 2013 plan from 2016 to 2018 The updates for 2018 began in mid-2016

According to 44 CFR statute 201.5(a), states with an approved Enhanced SHMP receive 20% of recovery funds in HMGP funds, rather than the 15% that states with a Standard SHMP receive In 2006, Florida added the Enhanced plan requirements to the Standard SHMP and Florida first received the extra funding

in 2007 Since then, the plan has been Enhanced, earning the state an extra $52 million in HMGP funds Table 4 – History of Florida State Hazard Mitigation Plan

August 24, 2004 Florida SHMP approved by FEMA

August 24, 2007 Florida Enhanced SHMP approved by FEMA until August 24, 2010

August 24, 2010 Florida Enhanced SHMP update approved by FEMA until August 24, 2013

August 24, 2013 Florida Enhanced SHMP update approved by FEMA until August 23, 2018

(*originally approved until 2016 but extended due to new rule from FEMA) August 24, 2018 Florida Enhanced SHMP update approved by FEMA until August 23, 2023 (not

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The Mitigation Planning Unit has been responsible for updating the SHMP in the past Additionally, the Mitigation Planning Unit coordinated the SHMPAT group, which assisted with updating and approving the plan The SHMPAT group was formed several years ago and included state partners Each update cycle, new members were engaged and added, including federal, local, non-profit, and private sector partners

2018 Update

The 2018 SHMP update began in mid-2016 when the Mitigation Planning Unit conducted an in-depth review of the 2013 SHMP and the 2016 FEMA State Mitigation Plan Review Guide When the plan update began, the SHMPAT was used as it had been in the past, as a resource for the Mitigation Planning Unit to assist with and approve updates and changes The plan was reviewed and updated to reflect progress in statewide mitigation efforts and changes in priorities

In July 2017, Florida statute 252.36558 went into effect The statute mandates an interagency workgroup

to share information on the current and potential impacts of natural hazards throughout the state, to coordinate the ongoing efforts of state agencies in addressing the impacts of natural hazards, and to collaborate on statewide initiatives to address the impacts of natural hazards Each agency within the executive branch of state government, each water management district, and the Florida Public Service Commission is required to designate an agency liaison to the workgroup, while the director of DEM or designee will serve as the liaison and coordinator of the workgroup Each liaison is required to provide information from his or her respective agency regarding the current and potential impacts of natural hazards to his or her agency, agency resources available to mitigate against natural hazards, and efforts made by the agency to address the impacts of natural hazards FDEM is also required to submit an annual progress report regarding the implementation of the SHMP, beginning on January 1, 2019

Since the membership and purpose of this new Natural Hazards Interagency Workgroup was similar to two other statewide mitigation groups – the SHMPAT and the Silver Jackets team – the Mitigation Bureau decided to combine the three groups into one, and title it Mitigate FL This was done to avoid duplication

of efforts and to use resources more effectively

Since the last SHMP update in 2013, the Mitigation Planning Unit held biannual SHMPAT Meetings When the 2018 SHMP update began in 2016, the Mitigation Planning Unit began to hold the SHMPAT Meetings quarterly As explained, the Mitigation Planning Unit continued to hold these meetings, under the title of Mitigate FL Meetings beginning in October 2017 The Meetings from September 2016 through December

2017 were specifically focused on presenting and requesting approval of SHMP updates and changes and

soliciting input and feedback All meeting documentation can be found in Appendix C: Planning Process

Documentation, but important points are shown below Below is a list of the meetings from 2013 through

the end of 2017

Table 5 - List of Mitigate FL Meetings from 2013 – 2017

2013  July 2013

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Table 6 – Plan Section Discussions

Planning Process  September 2016

 December 2017 Risk Assessment  September 2016

 March 2017

 October 2017

 December 2017 Projects & Funding  March 2017

 December 2017 Severe Repetitive Loss  October 2017

Plan Maintenance  March 2017

 December 2017

Several agencies were invited to attend each SHMPAT meeting, including Local, State, Federal, Non-Profit, and Private Sector partners Below is a list of agencies that participated in SHMPAT and Mitigate FL Meetings from September 2016 until December 2017

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List of Agencies that Participated in Mitigate FL (formerly SHMPAT) Meetings from 2016 to 2018 for the

2018 SHMP update

Table 7 – Mitigate FL (SHMPAT) Meeting Participating Agencies

Bay County Apalachee Regional Planning Council Federal Emergency Management

Agency Brevard County Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Broward County Florida Agency Persons with Disabilities United State Army Corps of

Engineers City of Brooksville Florida Agency for State Technology United States Department of

Transportation City of Fernandina Beach Florida Courts

City of St Cloud Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services OTHER

City of Tallahassee Florida Department of Business and Professional

Regulation

Dewberry Columbia County Florida Department of Citrus Florida Gateway College

Desoto County Florida Department of Corrections Integrated Solutions Consulting Flagler County Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Lakeland Regional Health

Hardee County Florida Department of Education Langton Consulting

Hendry County Florida Department of Environmental Protection Nova Southeastern University Hernando County Florida Department of Health Pegasus Engineering

Holmes County Florida Department of Juvenile Justice St Petersburg College

Jefferson County Florida Department of Law Enforcement University of Central Florida Lee County Florida Department of Management Services University of Florida

Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Revenue Florida Emergency Preparedness

Association Manatee County Florida Department of State Florida Floodplain Managers

Association Martin County Florida Department of Transportation

Monroe County Florida Division of Emergency Management

Nassau County Florida Fire Service

Okaloosa County Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Service

Orange County Florida Highway Patrol

Osceola County Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Palm Beach County Florida Lottery

Pasco County Florida Office of Early Learning

Pinellas County Florida Public Service Commission

Santa Rosa County Northeast Florida Regional Council

Sarasota County Northwest Florida WMD

Seminole County Southwest Florida WMD

St Johns County St Johns River WMD

St Lucie County Suwannee River WMD

Taylor County Volunteer Florida

Volusia County West Florida Regional Planning Council

Wakulla County

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Mitigate FL Meetings, are held at least once each quarter, per Florida Statute 252.3655 and are held on the second Tuesday of the quarter (March, June, September, and December) from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

If something prevents a Mitigate FL Meeting from occurring, a makeup meeting is scheduled either in person or via conference call and webinar The Mitigate FL Coordinator, within the Mitigation Planning Unit is responsible for coordinating the Mitigate FL interagency group, including scheduling and facilitating meetings

Plan Integration

One purpose of the Mitigate FL group is to bring together a cross-section of representatives from various sectors to assist the Mitigation Planning Unit with evaluating, revising, and otherwise maintaining the State's Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan This group includes members from state agencies, local governments, regional planning councils, universities, non-profit organizations, FEMA, and other federal agencies As these members work together, they gain and share valuable insight into how the plan may

be integrated into their respective hazard mitigation planning processes As they return to their communities or organizations, they bring with them plan knowledge and tools to update their own plans

Local Integration

FDEM staff works throughout the five-year update cycle with local jurisdictions to ensure the SHMP is incorporated into local plans such as Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) and Local Mitigation Strategies (LMS) In 2010, the SHMPAT began inviting members of the LMS working groups to participate in state level mitigation planning activities, including quarterly SHMPAT (now known as Mitigate FL) meetings Participation in Mitigate FL meetings from local partners is always valued, as their participation greatly enhances the SHMP update As a result, it has helped intertwine the two levels of mitigation planning and strengthened the ability of the state plan to support local plans

Further integration efforts are noted throughout the 2018 SHMP For example, the Risk Assessment Section discusses how updated risk assessment information was incorporated from each county LMS It also discusses the various plans that were reviewed in order to complete the update This integration process helps to further strengthen the tie between the local and state plans

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The SHMP is closely aligned with the State of Florida CEMP Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, (State

Emergency Management Act) mandates the development of the Florida CEMP (see Appendix G: Governing

Policies) The plan is operations-oriented and establishes a framework through which the State of Florida

prepares for, responds to, recovers from, and mitigates the impacts of all hazards that could adversely affect people and property The CEMP was developed using an all-hazards planning approach to standardize the functional framework under which strategies and resources are used to minimize the consequences of an event

The SHMP’s Risk Assessment Section serves as Florida’s single point document on hazards and risks As a result, the SHMP serves as one of the key documents for the CEMP plan and is integrated into the Florida’s CEMP by reference and is listed as a supporting document It is also a reference for state agencies, special districts, local governments, and voluntary agencies seeking guidance and information on statewide hazard mitigation goals and objectives

The SHMP is also assimilated into a variety of other state and local plans and planning mechanisms The plan continues to serve as a reference tool for the development and update of LMS plans and other planning mechanisms Additional planning mechanisms and programs that are integrated into the SHMP include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Local Comprehensive Plans (see DEO’s capability piece in the State Mitigation Strategy Section)

• The Florida Building Code (see Funding and Projects Section)

• Local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (see Appendix B: Governing Policies and

State Mitigation Strategy Section)

• Post Disaster Redevelopment Plans (see State Mitigation Strategy Section)

• THIRA (see Risk Assessment Section)

• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs (see Funding and Projects Section)

• Florida’s Silver Jackets Team (see State Mitigation Strategy Section)

The above examples demonstrate how the plan is integrated to the extent practicable with other state and regional planning initiatives The state intends to continue this dialogue with state agencies, regional planning councils, water management districts, local jurisdictions, and others for amplified integration of mitigation measures into comprehensive planning, growth management activity, economic development, capital improvement opportunities, as well as emergency management plans

Federal Integration

An example of Florida’s integration of national standards to improve mitigation planning is the state’s participation and accreditation in the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) EMAP is a voluntary review process for state, territorial, and local emergency management programs It provides emergency management programs with the opportunity to be recognized for compliance with national standards, to demonstrate accountability, and to focus attention on areas and issues where resources are needed The EMAP process evaluates emergency management program compliance with 64 standards Florida achieved Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) accreditation in 2003 and again

in 2009 The Mitigation Planning Unit integrated applicable standards into the Enhanced SHMP so that it

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is EMAP compliant The applicable standards include the hazard vulnerability and risk assessment, state and local mitigation plans, mitigation grant administration, and public education and outreach Preparations have begun for the next EMAP re-accreditation and the Mitigation Planning Unit takes an active role in supporting this process

The SHMP was updated with considerations for all applicable regulations and planning guidance including FEMA’s State Mitigation Planning Guide and the Key Topics Bulletins

More information about tools and strategies used by the state to integrate mitigation planning into local

and regional planning processes can be found in the State Mitigation Strategy Section, which discusses

details of the state's work with local jurisdictions to initiate and complete LMS plans

Adoption and Approval

After the 2018 Enhanced SHMP underwent final revisions, and the plan was completed to the Mitigate FL and Mitigation Planning Unit’s satisfaction, the plan was officially adopted by the State of Florida via a memorandum signed by the Director of FDEM as the Governor’s Authorized Representative, on 02/20/2018 After adoption, the plan was submitted to FEMA for approval The 2018 Enhanced SHMP update was submitted on 02/23/2018 and approved by FEMA on 06/11/2018 The 2018 Florida Enhanced SHMP will be effective from August 24, 2018 until August 23, 2023

The following documentation can be found in Appendix S: Adoption Documentation

 Adoption

 Submission

 Approval

Plan Maintenance

Annual Reviews and Reports

As previously stated, Florida §252.3655 requires that the FDEM workgroup coordinator prepare an annual progress report that be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives According to the statute, the annual progress report shall:

• Assess the relevance, level, and significance of current agency efforts to address the impacts of natural hazards; and

• Strategize and prioritize ongoing efforts to address the impacts of natural hazards

In addition to these requirements, the workgroup coordinator, who also serves as FDEM’s SHMP Planner, will include annual reviews and updates of the SHMP in the annual progress reports The SHMP Planner will complete the annual reviews and updates, with assistance from the Mitigation Planning Unit and the Mitigate FL group The annual reviews and updates will focus on the following topics:

• Hazard profiles and historical occurrences;

• Goals and objectives;

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• Project closeouts;

• Program Administration by States audits;

• Various other audits;

• Loss Avoidance Reports after any federally declared disaster in the state; and

• Any mitigation success stories from the state that year

These annual progress reports will be added as an Appendix to the SHMP and each agency required to participate in the Mitigate FL group, including FDEM, will post the annual progress reports to their respective agency’s website

FEMA Annual Consultation

Additionally FEMA conducts Annual Mitigation Program Consultations with the State of Florida During this annual consultation, FEMA and the State review the Enhanced Mitigation Program and validate the capabilities of the state This consultation helps the state to be sure its mitigation program is “On Target” and complies with Enhanced requirements

According to FEMA’s State Mitigation Plan Review Guide, effective in 2016, FEMA will conduct annual reviews and consultations regarding the state’s mitigation program FEMA is responsible for providing technical assistance and reviewing state activities, plans, and programs to ensure mitigation commitments are fulfilled The benefits of an annual mitigation program consultation to the state include but are not limited to:

 Promoting dialogue between FEMA and the state on the means to achieve, support, and maintain effective state mitigation programs;

 Identifying the status of the state’s mitigation program, including strengths and challenges, as well as specific needs and opportunities;

 Ensuring feedback to the state on maintaining continuous HMA grants management performance, particularly for states interested in developing an enhanced plan; and

 For states that currently have an approved enhanced plan, demonstrating continued mitigation capabilities, including HMA grants management performance, in advance of a plan update and not at the review of a five-year mitigation plan update

During the consultation, topics of discussion will include, but are not limited to, status and specific needs for:

 Advancing implementation of the state mitigation strategy;

 Ensuring the state mitigation plan remains relevant over the approval period;

 Facilitating the plan update and approval process;

 Building mitigation capabilities through training, technical assistance, and partnerships with FEMA and other Federal agencies;

 Advancing local and tribal, as applicable, mitigation planning, including submitting approvable mitigation plans to FEMA; and

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 Maintaining and/or improving mitigation capabilities, with particular attention to human resources and funding; and Maintaining and/or improving HMA grants management performance, including effectively using all available funding from FEMA mitigation programs

After each consultation, FEMA will provide the state with a summary of the discussion Appendix D of the State Mitigation Plan Review Guide is the Consultation Summary Template and is used for the FEMA Mitigation staff to prepare a summary of the discussion FEMA will also document recommendations for improvements to the State Mitigation Program and any items that should be corrected or modified before the next state mitigation plan update FEMA will not require a state mitigation plan update as a result of the consultation

Florida values these annual consultations and appreciates the opportunity to provide proof of compliance and the opportunity to discuss issues and challenges between the State and FEMA

The annual review documentation will also be included in annual reviews, reports, and updates completed

by the State and will be considered during the five-year SHMP updates

Five-Year Update

In addition to these annual progress reports and reviews, the SHMP will be updated every five years, in accordance with 44 CFR 201.4 The five-year updates are labor intensive and take several years to complete As explained before, the 2018 SHMP update began in mid-2016 The Mitigation Planning Unit will follow the timeline below and will begin the 2023 SHMP update in mid-2021 to ensure adequate time

to complete the update Each section of the 2018 SHMP will be reviewed and updated accordingly Below is a timeline starting when the 2018 Update began and ending at the end of 2023 and includes annual and five-year update cycle actions

Table 8 – State Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Timeline

2016  Quarterly Mitigate FL Meetings

 Begin 2018 SHMP Update

 FEMA Annual Consultation

 Continue 2018 SHMP Update

 Submit and receive SHMP approval

 Prepare 2019 Mitigate FL 252.3655 Annual Report

 Conduct annual SHMP review

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 Begin 2023 SHMP Update

 Continue 2023 SHMP Update

 Submit and receive SHMP approval

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STATE MITIGATION STRATEGY SECTION

S8 Does the mitigation strategy include goals to reduce/avoid long-term vulnerabilities from the identified hazards [44 CFR §201.4(c)(3)(i)]

S12 Does the plan discuss the evaluation of the state’s hazard management policies, programs,

capabilities, and funding sources to mitigate the hazards identified in the risk assessment? [44 CFR

S16 Does the plan describe the process and timeframe to review, coordinate, and link local and tribal,

as applicable, mitigation plans with the state mitigation plan? [44 CFR §201.3(c)(6), §201.4(c)(2)(ii),

§201.4(c)(3)(iii), and §201.4(c)(4)(ii)]

E2 Does the plan demonstrate integration to the extent practicable with other state and/or regional planning initiatives and FEMA mitigation programs and initiatives? [44 CFR §201.5(b)(1)]

E3 Does the state demonstrate commitment to a comprehensive mitigation program? [44 CFR

E7 With regard to HMA, is the state maintaining the capability to prepare and submit accurate

environmental reviews and benefit-cost analyses? [44 CFR §201.5(b)(2)(iii)(B)]

E8 With regard to HMA, is the state maintaining the capability to submit complete and accurate quarterly progress and financial reports on time? [44 CFR §201.5(b)(2)(iii)(C)]

E9 With regard to HMA, is the state maintaining the capability to complete HMA projects within established performance periods, including financial reconciliation? [44 CFR §201.5(b)(2)(iii)(D)] RL.2 Did Element S8 (mitigation goals) address RL and SRL properties? [44 CFR §201.4(c)(3)(i) and

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Mitigation Strategy

The State of Florida Enhanced SHMP Mitigation Strategy is to:

initiatives

This mission also serves as the FDEM Mitigation Bureau mission and is the mission of the Mitigate FL interagency group

The content of this section discusses how the State of Florida accomplishes the Mitigation Program, including Florida’s Mitigation Goals and Objectives and the mitigation capabilities of State, Non-Governmental, and Local agencies

Goals and Objectives

Goals and objectives help capture the overall purpose of the plan and assist with determining possible new directions for hazard mitigation efforts Setting goals and objectives ensures that the state is headed

in the right direction when it comes to hazard mitigation planning by providing ways in which success can

be measured The goals and objectives below are intended to reduce long-term vulnerabilities It is important that both the goals and objectives are reviewed regularly for continuing relevance to the state hazard mitigation strategy

For the 2018 update, the Mitigate FL team felt it was important to develop working definitions of goals and objectives This was done to explain the differences between the two and to provide a consistent measure when establishing the new goals and objectives The following definitions were used:

 Goal: A broad, long-term vision that the state is working toward accomplishing with regard to hazard mitigation

 Objective: The approach the state will take in order to achieve the goals

The following list represents the newly revised goals and objectives by the Mitigate FL team for the 2018 Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan and beyond Further clarification of changes made from the 2013

Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan can be found in Appendix A: 2018 Revisions Log

Goal 1: Implement an effective comprehensive statewide hazard mitigation plan

 Objective 1.1: Provide training opportunities and encourage staff to pursue professional development

 Objective 1.2: Pursue methodologies that will enhance mitigation successes

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